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Vikes star DE Hunter done for year with torn pectoral muscle
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota Vikings defensive end Danielle Hunter will miss the remainder of the season with a torn pectoral muscle, a devastating loss of the team’s best pass rusher for the second straight year. [Read More…]
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With Dak down, Cooper Rush passes Cowboys past Vikings 20-16
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Cooper Rush’s first NFL start was a statement victory for the surging Dallas Cowboys with starting quarterback Dak Prescott stuck on the sideline. With every opportunity to outlast the fill-in for the [Read More…]
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Strong rushes for 2 TDs, S. Dakota St. tops Youngstown St.
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (AP) — Pierre Strong rushed for 163 yards and two touchdowns and South Dakota State cruised past Youngstown State 47-16 on Saturday. The Jackrabbits (6-2, 3-2 Missouri Valley Football Conference), ranked No. 13 [Read More…]
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Suspect charged with murder in Wessington Springs case from this weekend
WESSINGTON SPRINGS, S.D. – Authorities say a homicide investigation is underway in Wessington Springs. The Jerauld County State’s Attorney on Sunday confirmed the homicide investigation in Wessington Springs involves one victim and that a suspect [Read More…]
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Mitchell Football picks up #5 seed, at #4 Yankton in the Quarterfinals
The Mitchell Kernels jumped from the #7 seed to the #5 seed in the 11AA Playoffs with an overtime win last night at Huron, along with loses by Aberdeen Central and Watertown. A goal line [Read More…]
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South Dakota lawmakers summon key figures for Noem inquiry
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — South Dakota lawmakers have summoned two people who were present at a meeting Gov. Kristi Noem held last year that included her daughter, Kassidy Peters, and state employees who were [Read More…]
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South Dakota pheasant hunters see blue skies, lots of birds
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — Pheasant hunters from around the country making their annual trek to South Dakota were greeted Saturday with warm weather and blue skies on opening day. Despite extreme drought conditions in [Read More…]
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October 18, 2021 South Dakota Prep Media football polls
The South Dakota Prep Media football polls for the week of Oct. 11. are listed below, ranking the top-five teams in each class. First-place votes received are indicated in parentheses. Class 11AAA 1. Harrisburg (20) [Read More…]
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October 18, 2021 South Dakota Prep Media volleyball polls
Here is the South Dakota Media volleyball poll for the week of Oct. 18, 2021. Teams are listed with first place votes in parenthesis, record, points and previous ranking. CLASS AA S.F. Washington (15) [Read More…]
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Washington State coach Rolovich fired for refusing vaccine
SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — Washington State fired football coach Nick Rolovich and four of his assistants on Monday for refusing a state mandate that all employees get vaccinated against COVID-19, making him the first major [Read More…]
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Schwarber, Red Sox slam Astros 12-3, lead ALCS 2-1
BOSTON (AP) — Red Sox starter Eduardo Rodríguez walked off the mound with a six-run lead and a message for Carlos Correa and the rest of the Houston Astros: Now it’s Boston’s time. Tapping his [Read More…]
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Cousins throws TD pass in OT; Vikings beat Panthers 34-28
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — So much for the Minnesota Vikings’ second-half scoring woes. Kirk Cousins threw for 373 yards and three touchdowns against the league’s top-ranked pass defense, including a 27-yard touchdown pass to K.J. [Read More…]
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Camp, Theis help South Dakota beat Northern Iowa 34-21
CEDAR FALLS, Iowa (AP) — Carson Camp threw two touchdown passes, Travis Theis had 29 carries for 113 yards and a score, and South Dakota beat Northern Iowa 34-21 on Saturday in battle between two [Read More…]
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South Dakota State breaks away for 41-17 win over WIU
MACOMB, Ill. (AP) — Chris Oladokun threw for two touchdowns, Pierre Strong Jr. ran for two and South Dakota State broke open a close game with a 21-point third quarter in taking a 41-17 victory [Read More…]
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Jon Gruden resigns as Raiders coach over offensive emails
Jon Gruden has resigned as coach of the Las Vegas Raiders after emails he sent before being hired in 2018 contained racist, homophobic and misogynistic comments. Gruden released a statement Monday night, saying: “I have [Read More…]
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South Dakota newspaper sues House Speaker for open records
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — The South Dakota House speaker is facing a lawsuit over his decision to withhold from a newspaper the names of lawmakers who petitioned for a special legislative session to consider [Read More…]
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Pot legalization advocates launch ballot initiative campaign
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — Advocates for legalizing recreational marijuana in South Dakota announced Tuesday they are trying for a second time to legalize cannabis possession and cultivation for adults through a ballot initiative. South [Read More…]
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Pheasant season outlook could be hit or miss
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — South Dakota’s pheasant season could be hit or miss for hunters this year. The state’s storied season opens Saturday but the outlook is dicey. The state Game, Fish and Parks [Read More…]
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South Dakota lawmaker to challenge Johnson’s US House seat
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — South Dakota state Rep. Taffy Howard formally announced Tuesday that she is challenging Dusty Johnson, the state’s lone U.S. congressman, in next year’s Republican primary. Howard will try to capitalize [Read More…]
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South Dakota redistricting hits the road amid GOP infighting
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — South Dakota lawmakers redrawing the state’s political boundaries kicked off a three-day tour of public input meetings on Monday amid intra-party Republican bickering and competing proposals for new legislative districts. [Read More…]
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